Publisher's Summary

At last in audio - Dom Joly's no holds barred autobiography of a man with the ego of Napoleon and the talent of Darren Day with a brand new exclusive introduction. Dom Joly reveals how he murdered his Armenian nanny before his second birthday, how as a student he inadvertently gave Kurt Cobain the inspiration for 'Smells like Teen Spirit', how as a producer for ITN he mistook John Major for a large lizard, and how after being raped by a TV weathergirl the scandal was hushed up and Trigger Happy TV was born.

Dom Joly promises many other sensational revelations involving fellow celebrities including Vanessa Feltz, Peter Mandelson and Uday Hussein and many others yet to be identified.

As an autobiography, it is hard to tell what is wild fiction from the fact. There are bits that are laugh-out-loud funny, but I felt it turned vexing and turned readers off the main character by the end.<br/>

What could Dom Joly have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

It felt rushed at the end, it skipped large sections of time, brushed over developments so you started to feel disconnected from the subject. Felt quite 'quick quick, high and mighty' in the end which, if it were meant to in an amusing way, failed to set the scene enough to let the readers in on joke. Instead, alienated and quiet turned me off wanting to support any further work.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Dom Joly?

I was excited to see so many audio books available but after listening to this one, my opinion so lowered, no, I will no pay to listen to another and dont think I will look at his work in the same light again.

Thoroughly enjoyed both of Joly's travel books and assumed his autobiography would be a companion for them. Too clever and sweary by half. Shame, should be an interesting story.

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Mr. M. Haywood

Worcestershire

4/23/17

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"laugh out loud funny !"

I beleive that in the Doms world, this actually happened. it didn't and I praise God for giving this man creativity.

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Mark

WEST DRAYTON, United Kingdom

10/6/14

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"What a big disappointment !"

If this book wasn’t for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?

After listening to both of Dom Joly's other books which were both excellent, I had high hopes for this one. Sadly I was very disappointed, whilst Doms narration was very good, the story I found very lack lustre. I was not gripped at all by this book. and did not find this funny at all.

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Janet

9/9/14

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"Big disappointment -"

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

It was pathetic - not funny.

Would you ever listen to anything by Dom Joly again?

I would as I enjoyed the previous novels.

What didn’t you like about Dom Joly’s performance?

I just thought it was immature and silly. I know that is his trademark and thoroughly enjoyed previous two books but this I felt waspathetic

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Adrian

Norwich, United Kingdom

12/15/13

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"I wanted it to be true"

Would you listen to Look at ME, Look at ME! again? Why?

Dom Joly's fake autobiography is full of far too credible tall tales that had me laughing out loud on more than one occasion. I think where he really nailed it though is by mixing in just enough reality with fantasy such that it's impossible for me to tell where the truth ends. I have to admit, when I started listening, I didn't know it was fiction. I hope more of it is true than I believe.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Look at ME, Look at ME!?

Dom Joly: anarchist, spy, journalist and fool. Every twist is unexpected and amusing.

What does Dom Joly bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Dom's accents would doubtless not be attempted by a professional actor.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book definitely made me laugh.

Any additional comments?

Perhaps not quite as good as his travel books, but excellent in its own right.

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James

United Kingdom

7/30/13

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"Somewhat wonderful"

Dom was always 'that guy with the phone' until I picked up The Dark Tourist (which I enjoyed). Was a bit concerned that it that was a random fluke, but no, I also loved this.It's a somewhat novel concept for a book - an autobiography enhanced with out-rigtht whimsy and down-right untruths in an effort to enhance the readers enjoyment.Works beautifully, and I wish a few more writers would use this to gloss over the duller parts of their lives.

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Jason

Reading, United Kingdom

4/22/13

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"Look at me, look a me"

A very funny semi serious autobiography about the great mans exploits. Really enjoyed this, and the nice thing is - he responded to me on Facebook!Cant wait for his next book on Audible..

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Joe Trier

12/23/12

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"Weird, funny... definitely worth a listen"

I listened to the Dark tourist a while back and absolutely loved it, a combination of Joly's quirky sense of humor and his experiences in some of the least traveled to or bizarre places in the world, made an excellent listen.

I found Look at me harder to get into, especially as I hadnt realised it was a spoof biography. However, although not quite as good as dark tourist it was still a great listen!

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L

BEDFORD, United Kingdom

10/15/12

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"Hilarious AND thought provoking!"

I've been a member of Audible for more than 5 years and until today I haven't been inspired to write a review about any of the 100-odd books I've downloaded.

This book is excelelnt! From the moment I started listening, I didn't want to stop. This veryunpredictable and hilarious 'made-up' autobriography is throught-provoking, poignant in places, and surreal. I read on the way to/from work, and I laughed out loud so often that pasers-by must have wondered what the joke was. I want the whole world to read this book!

Dom reads his own material well too, but he knows that. Thank you Dom, for brightening up my week!

Note, there is some coarse language, so beware if you have delicate sensibilities. ...

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Rowan

pembroke dock, United Kingdom

7/6/12

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"Can't get enough of the talking dog"

I have seen Dom live and he isn't very good.
His books are though and they had me laughing out loud. No more so than when he meets his dog for the first time. Love his books

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